Johns Hopkins University

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Johns Hopkins University The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies Energy, Environment, Science and Technology Program 1619 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Rome 711 Washington, DC 20036 Program Link: http://www.sais-jhu.edu/depts/eest/

Prof Scott Barrett Phone: (202) 663-5786 Fax: (202) 663-5769 sbarrett@jhu.edu

Graduate Degrees Offered

MA and Ph.D.

Admissions Requirements

Admissions requirements for MA candidates:
PhD. Candidates must contact the director directly

Applicants who have studied for two or more years at an institution where English is the medium of instruction, as well as all applicants whose native language is English (regardless where they studied), must submit either GRE General Examination or GMAT scores. Applicants who have spent less than two years at an institution where English is the medium of instruction and whose native language is not English must submit a TOEFL score.

SAIS has no minimum GRE score. However, the average GRE score of admitted students is in the mid 600s for each section. The TOEFL is required to be at least 600 for the paper-based exam or 250 for the computer-based exam. NOTE: Foreign students are only required to take the TOEFL, unless they have studied for at least two years at college or university where instruction is in English. In the latter case they should take the GRE in place of the TOEFL.

The average GPA of the year 2001 incoming class was approximately 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Keep in mind, though, that the admissions committee is much more interested in the details of your transcript than in the total GPA. Weak grades in your freshman year, or in an unrelated class (like Physics, for example), will not greatly affect your chances for admission. However, a weak grade in a political science or economics course can affect your competitiveness even if the overall GPA appears to be good.

Work experience is just one of many factors considered when evaluating an applicant. About 80% of the incoming class had at least one year of post-baccalaureate work experience. This work experience varies widely and need not necessarily relate directly to the field of international relations. In addition to working in Washington, DC with the federal government, many incoming SAIS students have had experiences in the financial sector, consulting, private industry, the Peace Corps, teaching abroad, and law. Nonetheless, each year around 10% of the incoming class enters SAIS immediately following their senior year of undergraduate study. These younger candidates typically have participated in off-campus summer internships directly related to the fields of international relations or political science. The average age of the year 2001 incoming class was 26.5.

Degree Requirements

The M.A. degree requires two years of study during which candidates take four courses each semester and study a modern foreign language. Students must spend a minimum of three semesters in residence as full-time students. Students may choose to spend two years in Washington or to spend one year at the Bologna Center and one in Washington.

International Relations core requirements. To ensure a balanced, comprehensive background in international relations, all candidates must pass examinations in at least two out of four core subjects: Evolution of the International System, Theories of International Relations, American Foreign Policy Since World War II and Comparative National Systems. Core courses are offered for those who desire special preparation.

Examination field requirement. All candidates must concentrate their studies in two examination fields, one of which must be International Economics. The other may be one of the two additional functional fields, International Relations (with subfields in general International Relations; Global Theory and History; International Law; Conflict Management; Strategic Studies; Energy, Environment, Science and Technology) or International Development, or in one of the area programs (Africa; American Foreign Policy; Asia; Europe; Middle East; Russian and Eurasian Studies; Western Hemisphere, a program that includes Canada and Latin America). A student usually takes five or six courses or their equivalent for adequate preparation in an examination field. Students must consult with the director of their chosen second field or with their adviser in order to plan an appropriate course of study.

Language requirement. Before graduation, M.A. candidates must pass written and oral examinations to show proficiency in one modern foreign language widely used in international communication. Regional studies programs may require a proficiency exam in a language specific to that region, and all non-native speakers of English must also pass written and oral examinations in English.

Total course requirements. M.A. candidates must complete 16 non-language courses.

Student Information

Approximately 40% of the students body come to SAIS from over 70 countries in all areas of the world.

Admissions to SAIS is very competitive. The Admissions Committee takes into consideration such factors as academic preparation, practical experience, international exposure, and professional focus. The average incoming class size for the Washington, D.C. campus is 150. For the Bologna, Italy campus, 60 Americans and between 60 and 80 international students are admitted to the Bologna Center. Total applications to SAIS traditionally run about 1300 per year for the two-year M.A. program.

Financial Information

TUITION AND FEES SCHEDULE 2001-02

MISCELLANEOUS FEES

PART TIME CHARGES

Students enrolled in three courses or more, including language courses, are considered full-time.

*Health Insurance is available for student's spouse and children at additional cost.

2001/02 Standard SAIS-DC Student Budget

NOTE: ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

NOTE: The standard student budget does not necessarily imply the availability of Financial Aid funds. It is intended to reflect a student's reasonable cost of attendance.